Mastering Gerunds and Infinitives in English

Learn about gerunds and infinitives as subjects, the difference between using gerunds and infinitives to express purpose, and how to use them with 'try' and 'stop'.

00:00:00 Learn about gerunds and infinitives, their rules, and how they can function as subjects in sentences.

๐Ÿ“Œ Gerunds and infinitives can both start a sentence and come after certain verbs.

๐Ÿ”‘ Infinitives are verbs, while gerunds are ing words that function as nouns.

๐Ÿ’ก When using gerunds as the subject, they must be chosen over infinitives.

00:02:53 This video explores the use of gerunds and infinitives as subjects, highlighting when infinitives can be used. Infinitives are more common but gerunds sound more natural.

โญ๏ธ Gerunds are often used as nouns and infinitives as subjects when talking about goals and achievements.

๐Ÿ“š Infinitives can be abstract and poetic, such as in Shakespeare's famous quote.

๐Ÿ’ก Gerunds are more common and natural in everyday language usage.

00:05:51 Learn the difference between using gerunds and infinitives to express purpose in English. Discover when to use 'to' or 'in order to' in spoken and written English.

๐Ÿค” To-infinitives and gerunds are used to express purpose.

โšก๏ธ In spoken English, 'to' is more commonly used instead of 'in order to'.

๐Ÿ“ When using 'to' at the start of a sentence, a comma is needed if the 'to' phrase comes first.

00:08:41 Learn the five special grammar lists to become an English master. List one contains verbs followed by gerunds, list two contains verbs followed by infinitives.

๐Ÿ“œ There are five special grammar lists for gerunds and infinitives.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ List one includes verbs always followed by the gerund, which function as nouns.

๐Ÿ” List two includes verbs always followed by the infinitive for successful completion.

00:11:34 Understanding the use of gerunds and infinitives in English grammar and the flexibility in their usage.

Using gerunds and infinitives interchangeably in grammar rules

The verbs 'can't stand' and 'start' can be followed by either gerund or infinitive without a difference in meaning

The usage of 'remember' with gerunds and infinitives

The concept of double infinitive with the verbs 'need' and 'forget'

00:14:32 Explore the use of gerunds and infinitives with 'try' and 'stop' in English. Discover how to express attempts and actions that have been ceased.

๐Ÿ”‘ Using 'try' with gerunds when previous ideas did not work.

๐Ÿ•’ Difference between using infinitives in the present, future, and past.

๐Ÿ™… Using 'stop' with gerunds to indicate cessation of an action.

00:17:30 This video explores the use of gerunds and infinitives in expressing regret and provides tips for learning new vocabulary.

๐Ÿ“Œ Regret can be expressed using gerunds and infinitives.

๐Ÿ“Œ There are different ways to express regret, including through formal language.

๐Ÿ“Œ Writing example sentences can help in learning and practicing language skills.

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